by Carol Conklin | Oct 7, 2010
Fall is here with it’s bright colors and shortened daylight. Colors have reached some wonderful shades on the trees and shrubs, but the rains have already knocked many leaves to the ground. We still have bright green grass but many things have turned brown. As I...
by Carol Conklin | Sep 30, 2010
The Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival went very well this past weekend. I’m pausing to write this before I unpack from the show. I’m pleased with the sales and more pleased with the wonderful people I got to speak with and the praise for my batik and hand...
by Carol Conklin | Sep 16, 2010
Monday, September 13th, is a day I can’t help but remember. One year has passed since my Dad passed away at ninety five and three quarters years old. Spring came and the house and yard seemed empty, very much changed. Some plants had even disapeared. My Dad...
by Carol Conklin | Sep 9, 2010
The heat is reluctant to leave, even though it is now September 2nd. As usual to avoid all the heat I can, I was outdoors early this morning enjoying my cows and the plants. Today I’ve been looking at the late season pods which store the seeds for continuing...
by Carol Conklin | Aug 31, 2010
Sunday morning I awoke to the sound of much needed rain. It was a peaceful and welcome sound and the heavy rain had a hypnotic effect on me. Many fields and lawns had turned brown as one hot sunny day followed another. I’m glad our plants can now be renewed and...
